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Why Would You Attend A Homeschool Convention? Why waste the time, money and effort? My friend Kris has 6 reasons why not to attend this year. Check it out over at Weird Unsocialized Homeschoolers 6 Reasons To Stay Far, Far Away From Homeschool Conventions . Moe p.s. I think Todd Wilson hits the nail on the head too...with that cartoon.

Click here to get a free copy of  Getting Better Grades: A Strategic Approach for Inside and Outside the Classroom.  FREE Kindle Book I have not read it yet, but it looks good! Let me know what you think of it. Thanks, Moe

Always keep in mind what your children are watching, hearing, reading and absorbing. Many times harmless is harmful. Mark 4:24 " And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given." Ephesians 5:15 "See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise," Proverbs 4:23 "Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life." Romans 12:2 "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." Don't worry dear, it looks harmless... Moe

WOW!! Surgery Anniversary Date! It has been a year ago today that I had my surgery and I feel amazing! I still have some weirdo ache in my side, but I think I can live with that! Feeling totally blessed by all those that prayed for me and took care of me in my time of need. You are all so AWESOME! Keep praying 1 Corinthians 3:6   "I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase." Because I passed out a lot of Bible tracts and has some opportunities to share the love of Jesus Christ, those opportunities will need to be watered and God can give the increase through prayer! James 5:16b "The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." What an awesome thing it would be to know one day that YOU were the prayer warrior that allowed Salvation to happen for one of these dear people! My hubby asked me last month "Was your surgery last year or the year before?" LOL...I think that it really took it's tole on him emotionally and it's...

Does anyone know of any good recipe sites for doing Weight Watchers when you are gluten free? I know a lot of the flours that I use don't have any nutrient info on the bags since I buy them in bulk at the Amish stores. And with the combo of allergies that I have I don't buy much pre-made foods, so I have to figure out points by hand. Pretty feet, but to be honest they are not mine  :) What are your favorite Gluten Free Weight Watchers PointsPlus Recipes sites? I have found a facebook group that seems pretty good, but ya know I am working on cutting FB out of my life, so this is a tough call! lol. WW and Allergen Free facebook group. Thanks,

This week a friend of mine and I decided to go cold turkey on Facebook. Does that sound weird or what? The Ponderings Of Facebook... How can we enjoy something so much that it makes us dread not having it? The Ponderings Of Facebook... Do I sit each day and wonder "What does my Lord have for me in His Word the Bible?" The Ponderings Of Facebook... Do I eagerly open my Bible throughout the day and wonder what there is being said in it? When I question things I make sure that I use my Bible to help me clarify my thinking and prick my heart. Read Philipians 4:8. " Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things." Is Facebook true? Is Facebook honest? Is Facebook just? Is Facebook pure? Is Facebook lovely? Is Facebook of good report? Is Facebook o...

YIPPEEE!! The Big Blue Tote is finally empty! But guess what? I am going to have to fill it up again with some other papers and such that I found hidden away in my scrapbooking room.     EMPTY Big Blue Tote   Check back next time to see where we are and what area we plan to work on next. Remember our theme for getting organized in 2014. Romans 14:13 "Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother's way." Is my method of being a keeper at home causing my homeschooled young man to stumble? To learn messy ways? To try to take the easy way out? Am I teaching my homeschooled young man to be a Godly husband to my future daughter in law? Am I teaching my homeschooled young man what a Godly wife and mother is like? Galatians 6:9 "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not ." Ok, Homeschool Mamma's (and non h...

I was cleaning out the refrigerator and found some goodies to make these Cheesy Potatoes with Bacon.   Moe's Easy Cheesy Bacon Taters I sliced up some potatoes, fried them up in some oil, drained them and then added on some cheese (use dairy free kind if you need to) and then crushed up some crisp cooked bacon. YUM! Easy meal to go with scrambled eggs. Sometimes something good comes from cooking with scraps.

This really surprised me on a few of the choices. The most popular blog post was My Favorite Gluten Free Recipes from 2012.  This was a listing of all my favorite recipes from 2012. So here are the top 5 most popular blog posts from 2013. #1 My Favorite Gluten Free Recipes from 2012. #2 http://adoptivemomhomeschoolinganonlychild.blogspot.com/2013/02/we-had-seen-apologia-educational.html  (link got weird on me, this was the Homeschool Science Book Review ...still thinking that this science book is AWESOME in 2014! #3 I Can __________ In 2013!  I think I need to read this one again myself! #4 TeenCoder C# Series Computer Programming  This was a really cool blog post and we still love playing with this program. #5 Are You Good Mom? Numbers 4 and 5 tied with the exact same number of readers. I really want to take time now to thank each and every one of you that takes time out of your busy life to check out my blog. Thank you for all your prayers and for hanging with...

Well here we go! The moment we have all been waiting for. Several days of organizing, cleaning and getting this decluttered. This is what we came up with. Our living room is VERY narrow, so it is easy to get cluttered up. Wow!! That was a lot of work, but it sure does feel good to have it done. It is almost like walking into a hotel room or a bed and breakfast, very relaxing and enjoyable. It is hard when you actually use your home 24/7, 365. We are always here and it's so easy to make messes. Next area is a big blue tote (love the color of this tote) of papers and miscellaneous stuff from when I was ill last year. About 3 months of papers, junk mail, magazines and general clutter got dumped into this tote. I am starting to view Rough Totes and Sterelite containers as a big NO NO for my house! lol. They just don't ever seem to want to stay empty. One of my favorite stores to go to is the Container Store...lol...keep me out of there!   YEAH, that is right, there are a lot of ...